I founded The Burchett Law Firm in 2013 to meet the needs of people suffering serious injuries due to negligence and medical malpractice. I have over 30 years of trial experience in all types of personal injury litigation, including product liability, medical malpractice, class action and mass tort. I also have substantial trial experience in complex business and employment …

I have been advocating for the rights of victims for more than 30 years. I first learned how to prosecute wrongdoers as a prosecuting attorney in the criminal courts for six years. I then learned how to defend wrongdoers in the civil courts as an insurance defense attorney for six years. Finally, I applied that knowledge to exclusively fight for plaintiffs in civil actions …

When you or a member of your family has been injured or died as a result of wrongful or negligent act, and you don't know where to turn, call and speak to us. We will help you understand your legal options. We have indepth knowledge of the law, understand the medical issues caused by a personal injury, and the ability to assist you in making the decisions that allow you …

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Specialized legal help is available for most legal issues. Each case is unique; seeking legal help is a smart first step toward understanding your legal situation and seeking the best path toward resolution for your case. An experienced lawyer understands the local laws surrounding your case and what your best legal options might be. More importantly, there are certain situations and circumstances - such as being charged with a crime - where you should always seek experienced legal help.

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Common legal terms explained

Pro se - This Latin term refers to representing yourself in court instead of hiring professional legal counsel. Pro se representation can occur in either criminal or civil cases.

Statute - Refers to a law created by a legislative body. For example, the laws enacted by Congress are statutes.

Subject matter jurisdiction - Requirement that a particular court have authority to hear the claim based on the specific type of issue brought to the court. For example, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court only has subject matter jurisdiction over bankruptcy filings, therefore it does not have the authority to render binding judgment over other types of cases, such as divorce.

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